Every Reason to Never Use a Round Concrete Stake Again

Stakes are vital part of any project that involves concrete, and they can come in various forms. But round ones, square ones, they all work the same right? Wrong. Yes, both varieties go down into the ground in roughly analogous ways, but that doesn't stop square stakes from being markedly and objectively superior to their round cousins.

As the Essential Craftsman explains in this excellent video, square stakes can be a vital timesaver when it comes to tasks like tying off string or measuring with a tape measure, providing that you know the best ways to take advantage of the right angles.

Don't take my word for it; allow the man himself to give you some religion:

So the next time you're picking up some stakes, just remember some simple advice: They should be there, and be square.

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